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Cranfield University PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 12 Cranfield University PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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CFD-informed finite element analysis for thermal control in wire-arc directed energy deposition PhD

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to pursue a PhD programme titled "CFD-informed finite element analysis for thermal control in wire-arc directed energy deposition." This research opportunity focuses on advancing the field of large-scale additive manufacturing, utilising metal wire as the feedstock and electric arc as the heat source. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Sun
 18 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Understanding legume nitrogen dynamics and their implications for greenhouse gas mitigation in regenerative agriculture PhD

We invite applications from ambitious life-science graduates for a fully funded PhD at Cranfield University, supported by the EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Guest, Prof W Otten
 11 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Waters rising again: The loss and reconnection of floodplains PhD

This funded PhD studentship is an exciting opportunity to conduct new interdisciplinary research on floodplains. It will combine approaches from the natural and social sciences to investigate the factors that influence the loss and, more recently, reconnection of floodplains. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Grabowski, Dr H Smith
 4 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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3D temperature field reconstruction from local temperature monitoring in directed energy deposition PhD

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to undertake a PhD program titled "3D Temperature Field Reconstruction from Local Temperature Monitoring in Directed Energy Deposition." This exciting research opportunity focuses on advancing large-scale additive manufacturing using metal wire as feedstock and electric arc as the heat source. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Sun
 18 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Weather-driven fungal attachment, recovery and redistribution across terrestrial surfaces PhD

This 3.5-year PhD, supported through the Central England NERC Training Alliance (CENTA3), will investigate how changing weather controls whether fungi remain attached to terrestrial surfaces, recover after disturbance or redistribute to new locations. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Sun, Dr L Huang
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Hidden acid sulfate soils: predicting UK susceptibility for safer restoration and land management PhD

Applications are invited for a funded PhD studentship through the NERC-funded CENTA Doctoral Training Partnership and Cranfield University. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Evans
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Robotic Additive Manufacturing for Remote In-situ Repair of Vertical Tungsten Plasma-facing Tiles in Tokamaks PhD

We are seeking a strongly motivated candidate for a PhD in Robotic Additive Manufacturing for Remote In-situ Repair of Vertical Tungsten Plasma-facing Tiles in Tokamak Fusion Reactors. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Y Sun, Prof S Williams
 28 April 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Geometric characterisation of wire-arc directed energy deposition additive manufacturing MSc by Research

This project offers an opportunity to develop an automated geometric characterisation framework for wire-based directed energy deposition additive manufacturing (w-DEDAM). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr JQ Qin, Mr Mr G R Pardal Pardal
 23 June 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Aviation

The EPSRC CDT in Net Zero Aviation is the world's 1st Doctoral Centre of Excellence for Net Zero Aviation Training, Education and Research. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Water Infrastructure and Resilience (WIRe)

Globally, one in four cities is facing water stress, and the projected demand for water in 2050 is set to increase by 55%. There is therefore an urgent need to increase the resilience of our water systems. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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SENSS Student-led Competition

SENSS is offering approximately 40 student-led studentships for the 2027/28 academic year, across six interdisciplinary themes at eight universities with exceptional reputations for postgraduate training and research. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership
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Get paid to do postgraduate study! South and East Network for Social Sciences (SENSS) funding

The South and East Network for Social Sciences (SENSS) offers funding of up to £24,000 per year for you to undertake postgraduate studies, starting in October 2027. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership
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